Georgia Lakeside Resort to Host Final Give Back Thursdays of 2014 Season on July 31 and August 7 to Benefit Goodwill of North Georgia Buford, Ga. – Lake Lanier Islands Resort is home to so much more than the popular waterpark, beach and boardwalk at LanierWorld, 20 distinctive wedding venues, a lakeside golf course, luxury accommodations and famed Magical Nights of Lights holiday tour.